The fraught relationship between the U.S. and Iran isn't new. U.S. involvement in, and conflict with, Iran is complicated and ...

How did EU countries forge diplomatic ties? An exhibition at the Council traces the complex, often overlooked history how diplomatic relations were established between EU countries.

Putin’s war in Ukraine is not just about territory—it’s a calculated move rooted in history to reclaim Russia's global ...

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President Trump ordered U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities without getting the go-ahead from Congress.

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Cyprus is on “the right side of history” when it comes to Ukraine and firmly supports sanctions on Russia, while in the ...

The president’s social media diplomacy, often carried out in his signature all-caps style, has garnered renewed attention, ...

“We’ve entered into this especially scary time in the country where it feels the sort of norms and rhetoric and rules that would tamp down on violence have been lifted,” said Matt Dallek, a political ...

Port Sudan, June 3, 2025 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris has directed the establishment of a Foreign Relations Council comprising ambassadors, experts, specialized academics, and ...